2018 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 March 2027 (276 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,413 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Mercedes-Benz has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 38,413 miles. While mileage is consistent, the high annual usage and recent low mileage raise significant questions about its maintenance and recent condition.
The vehicle shows high annual usage (14,801 mi/yr) until 2024, but a suspiciously low 196-mile increase between July 2024 and March 2025, followed by a 3,408-mile increase by March 2026, indicating a significant change in usage or potential data anomaly.
Things to check
- 2021-08-13 FAILED MOT with DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre and Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
- 2023-07-31 FAILED MOT with DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
- Recurring brake advisories (2021, 2022, 2023) escalated to dangerous failures, indicating systemic neglect.
- High annual mileage (14,801 mi/yr) until 2024, then suspiciously low (196 mi) between 2024-2025 MOTs.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-17, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural corrosion or suspension failures recorded in MOT history.
- Consistent mileage trajectory before 2024, suggesting regular use.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 38,413 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 38,537 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 64,668 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY undertray/engine cover fitted
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 95,588 mi |
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY undertray/engine cover fitted
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 95,588 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY undertray/engine cover fitted
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 117,446 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY undertray/engine cover fitted ADVISORY Rear heatshield loose
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 117,642 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 121,050 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC18 YVK, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.